Juniper Dunes by Robert Eversole Despite the common notion that Washington State is a place of cool mists, ferns and towering firs, the fact of the matter is that a majority of the state is desert. The Cascade Mountain Range casts a rain shadow effect over two thirds of … Read More
Four Important Bio-Security Practices for Stable Management by R. Paul Schwab, DVM I like to compare bringing a new horse into a stable to the new kid coming into a preschool or kindergarten class: At some point there is going to be some snotty noses. This is especially true … Read More
Introducing a Fast Growing Equine Activity by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera The popularity of equine sports can rise or fall according to various factors. Geography, economic realities and demographics all influence which activities are hot and which ones are not. Budget-friendly events that all horse owners can enjoy, regardless … Read More
Train Your Horse to Calmly Negotiate Rolling Logs by Mark Bolender A scramble is an obstacle designed to teach the horse how to walk through a set of small rolling logs that move. This obstacle is a result of a real trail situation where I was riding near Mount … Read More
Haney Meadow: Then and Now by Robert Eversole Most people in Washington’s Back Country Horsemen community have heard of Ken Wilcox, our patron saint of back country equestrian trails. Many people have at least a passing knowledge of Ken’s namesake horse camp near Haney Meadow. Far fewer people have … Read More
This celebration of mules and muleskinners is a Wallowa County tradition since its humble beginnings in 1981 and has progressed to one of the best mule shows in the West. This year’s show will be three full days of events that include classes for every age group and skill level. … Read More
New Adult Division Added to the 2014 Competition! By Erica Fitzgerald Teens and Oregon Mustangs has taken the “I want a horse one day” dream to a whole new level. Each summer they give kids (ages 10-18) the opportunity to spend their vacation doing something that most adults wish … Read More
Inspire Success through Writing and the Use of Photos by Laura Daly Writing your fears and journaling about your lessons, rides and time with your horse can help you learn to ride fear free. The act of writing helps riders learn to see reality and gain control of their … Read More
The Daily Educational Opportunities of Life with Horses by Catherine Madera After 5 years of riding my Arabian stallion, Eli, I feel I know him very well. I know when he’s happy, insecure, or cranky. I know his idiosyncrasies pretty much inside and out. That’s why it was humbling … Read More
Part 4: Practicing Lateral Maneuvers to Achieve Lightness by Alice Trindle As we finish up this series of articles regarding balance I am again drawn to the reality that this is the critical element in our journey to achieve true lightness with horses. Actions, postures and maneuvers that reflect … Read More
